‘Promising Young Woman’ director Emerald Fennell to write new DC comics film based on Zatanna

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Promising Young Woman, is to write a new DC movie based on comic book heroine Zatanna.Fennell, who is also known for her showrunner work in Killing Eve and acting roles in The Crown and The Danish Girl, will write the forthcoming film for Warner Bros.’s DC Films and J.J.

Abrams’ Bad Robot Productions, reports Variety.It will be the first time Zatanna, who is one of the most powerful sorcerers in the DC Extended Universe, is featured in a film franchise.

The character, created by Gardner Fox and Murphy Anderson, is known for her ties with the Justice League.Zatanna was featured on the small screen in later seasons of The CW show Smallville, portrayed by the actress Serinda Swan.